Location: Stourbridge
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Hours: Days
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We are recruiting for an experienced Technical Manager to join an established foundry and manufacturing business.
This is a senior technical role responsible for leading Process Engineers and Lab/Melting Technicians, while overseeing technical processes and driving improvements across the foundry.
The successful candidate will focus on improving quality, yield and productivity, reducing scrap and rework, and developing a strong continuous improvement culture.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the technical team, including Process Engineers and Lab/Melting Technicians
* Oversee and support melting and foundry processes
* Drive improvements in yield, scrap, quality and productivity
* Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions
* Develop and maintain effective process controls and testing procedures
* Support the Quality function and customer quality requirements
* Manage tooling, including new tooling, repairs and relationships with external toolmakers
* Drive the use of in-house machining, 3D scanning and emerging technologies
* Support and coordinate MAGMASOFT simulation activities
* Lead NPI projects and ensure production sign-off requirements are met
* Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal departments
* Monitor departmental KPIs and drive continuous improvement
* Promote high standards of Health & Safety and housekeeping
About You
We are looking for someone with strong technical experience within a foundry, casting or heavy manufacturing environment, ideally with previous management or team leadership experience.
You should have a strong understanding of casting processes, tooling, process control and quality improvement, alongside excellent problem-solving skills.
Experience with MAGMASOFT, 3D scanning/metrology and NPI would be advantageous.
Requirements
* Proven technical/process engineering experience within a foundry or casting environment
* Strong knowledge of foundry and casting processes
* Experience improving yield, quality and reducing scrap
* Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills
* Experience managing and developing technical teams
* Knowledge of tooling and process control
* Strong Health & Safety awareness
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Proactive approach to continuous improvement
What's on Offer
* £50,000 per annum
* Days-based role
* Permanent position
* Senior technical leadership opportunity
* Opportunity to make a significant impact on quality, yield and manufacturing performance
* Established manufacturing environment with long-term career prospects
If you're an experienced foundry or casting professional looking for a senior technical role with genuine scope to influence and improve operations, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration
Salary description
£50000.00 - £50000.00 per year